Coalition Forces fire a 120mm illumination mortar round during a live-fire exercise using the advanced mortar protection system in northeast Syria, Feb. 20, 2023. Coalition Forces supporting Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force - Levant periodically conduct these exercises to improve base defense procedures so they can focus on advising, assisting, and enabling Syrian Democratic Forces with the enduring defeat of ISIS. (Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. De La Pena)

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